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Hoosier Minuteman, May 1973

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May 25, 1973 THE HOOSIER MINUTEMAN NEWSLETTER OF THE INDIANA ARBC MEDALLIONS Commissioner Dolores Dean will represent the IARBC at the Indiana Bankers Association convention in French Lick in June. She will detail the medallion program to the bankers who will begin to sell the medallion to the public in the fall. Mal Hoffman of Medallic Art Company will make a presentation at the same time. SEMINAR Vincennes University held a one-day meet on May 16th to acquaint Tourism groups with the Bicentenial plans being made in Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana. CLARK TRAIL Chairman Roger Branigin has appointed a special committee to investigate all phases of the Trail proposals and report findings and recommendations to the commission. To serve on the committee are Dr. George Waller, Historical Bureau Director Hubert Hawkins and Judge Curtis Shake. The Indiana State Highway Department has promised cooperation on the project. An act of the legislature may be required to designate the Trail on various state highways. IN THE MILL A twelve page informative brochure is being printed for the Indiana Commission. Much needed, the publication will aid in formation of local Bicentennial Committees, will publicize the upcoming celebration and perhaps give some "what to do" ideas to those interested. Also planned are brochures listing services and products of many kinds which are available, another giving names and information concerning the Speaakers Bureau - and yet another giving names of Chairmen of the various "local" Bicentennial Committees. NATIONAL LEVEL By a vote of 14 to 9 the National ARBC decided against the $1.5 billion park project which would have put a new park in each state. Too costly, too late. $$$$$ The last Indiana legislative session resulted in an appropriation of $50,000 to IARBC for fiscal 1973-74 and a like amount for fiscal 1974-75. Federal funding will amount to $45,000 for the year '73-74 (and nothing definite beyond that time). FREE FILM The National ARBC film CALL TO ACTION is available FREE to local groups who would like to use it for promotional purposes. If you want to borrow write Association-Sterling Films, 512 Burlington Avenue, LaGrange, Illinois 60525 STAFF The Bicentennial Commission voted to double the office staff (from two to four) in order to increase efficiency and render more assistance to programs over the state. New staff members have not been named. $$$$$ Grants to $1,000 are being made to various communities by the AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL FUND. Information may be obtained from Paul B. Dowling, Director, America the Beautiful Fund, 218 Shoreham Building N.W., Washington D.C..

May 25, 1973 THE HOOSIER MINUTEMAN NEWSLETTER OF THE INDIANA ARBC MEDALLIONS Commissioner Dolores Dean will represent the IARBC at the Indiana Bankers Association convention in French Lick in June. She will detail the medallion program to the bankers who will begin to sell the medallion to the public in the fall. Mal Hoffman of Medallic Art Company will make a presentation at the same time. SEMINAR Vincennes University held a one-day meet on May 16th to acquaint Tourism groups with the Bicentenial plans being made in Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana. CLARK TRAIL Chairman Roger Branigin has appointed a special committee to investigate all phases of the Trail proposals and report findings and recommendations to the commission. To serve on the committee are Dr. George Waller, Historical Bureau Director Hubert Hawkins and Judge Curtis Shake. The Indiana State Highway Department has promised cooperation on the project. An act of the legislature may be required to designate the Trail on various state highways. IN THE MILL A twelve page informative brochure is being printed for the Indiana Commission. Much needed, the publication will aid in formation of local Bicentennial Committees, will publicize the upcoming celebration and perhaps give some "what to do" ideas to those interested. Also planned are brochures listing services and products of many kinds which are available, another giving names and information concerning the Speaakers Bureau - and yet another giving names of Chairmen of the various "local" Bicentennial Committees. NATIONAL LEVEL By a vote of 14 to 9 the National ARBC decided against the $1.5 billion park project which would have put a new park in each state. Too costly, too late. $$$$$ The last Indiana legislative session resulted in an appropriation of $50,000 to IARBC for fiscal 1973-74 and a like amount for fiscal 1974-75. Federal funding will amount to $45,000 for the year '73-74 (and nothing definite beyond that time). FREE FILM The National ARBC film CALL TO ACTION is available FREE to local groups who would like to use it for promotional purposes. If you want to borrow write Association-Sterling Films, 512 Burlington Avenue, LaGrange, Illinois 60525 STAFF The Bicentennial Commission voted to double the office staff (from two to four) in order to increase efficiency and render more assistance to programs over the state. New staff members have not been named. $$$$$ Grants to $1,000 are being made to various communities by the AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL FUND. Information may be obtained from Paul B. Dowling, Director, America the Beautiful Fund, 218 Shoreham Building N.W., Washington D.C..